You may not notice that you produce much phlegm unless you cough due to a respiratory infection, such as pneumonia, or if you have certain other diseases or conditions in which the body produces abnormal amounts or types of phlegm, such as cystic fibrosis and asthma.
Laudanum /ËlÉËdáµnÉm/ is a tincture of opium containing approximately 10% powdered opium by weight (the equivalent of 1% morphine).Reddish-brown and extremely bitter, laudanum contains almost all of the opium alkaloids, including morphine and codeine, and its high morphine concentration makes it a potent narcotic. Tincture of Opium (Laudanum), U.S.P., attributed to the United States Pharmacoepia of 1863 : Macerate 2Â½ ounces opium, in moderately fine powder in 1 pint water for 3 days, with frequent agitation. 2  Add 1 pint alcohol, and macerate for 3 days longer.
Posted on May 10, 2013 by admin. If you were to go back to the late 1800âs you would find laudanum being sold without a prescription over the counter. It was commonly used as a painkiller, cough suppressant and for the treatment of diarrhea Laudanum is a tincture of opium and highly addictive.osted on May 10, 2013 by admin. If you were to go back to the late 1800âs you would find laudanum being sold without a prescription over the counter. It was commonly used as a painkiller, cough suppressant and for the treatment of diarrhea Laudanum is a tincture of opium and highly addictive.